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Tonkin has posted a 5.73 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 16 relief appearances this season for the Twins. The 25-year-old right-hander will probably be up and down all summer. Jun 24 - 4:02 PM

Twins recalled RHP Michael Tonkin from Triple-A Rochester.

Tonkin was optioned earlier this month after posting a 5.63 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with the club, but he's pitched well at Triple-A this year and will get another shot at sticking in the majors. Tim Stauffer was designated for assignment to make room for Tonkin. Jun 10 - 11:47 PM

Twins optioned RHP Michael Tonkin to Triple-A Rochester.

Tonkin owns a rough 5.63 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 12 relief appearances this season at the major league level. The 25-year-old right-hander will probably be up and down all summer. He served as the 26th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. Jun 4 - 12:16 PM

Twins recalled RHP Michael Tonkin from Triple-A Rochester.

He'll be the 26th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. Tonkin has put up a 5.14 ERA with seven strikeouts over seven relief innings with the big club this season. Jun 3 - 11:49 AM

Byron Buxton (thumb) will take batting practice on the field Thursday before then beginning to play in simulated games at the Twins' spring training complex.

It's unclear how many sim games he'll need, but if they go well Buxton will then be cleared for a rehab assignment. There had been some talk that the young outfielder could be out until as long as late August, but it's looking like it will definitely be sooner than that if he can avoid a setback.

Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that the Padres and Twins are talking and one rumor has San Diego taking on Ricky Nolasco's contract as part of a deal.

It's interesting given that it's been reported elsewhere that the Padres are looking to cut some payroll. However, if they get the prospect(s) they want, perhaps taking on Nolasco's deal could be agreeable. The Twins have been looking for relief help, so Joaquin Benoit or possibly Craig Kimbrel could be fits.

Twins placed LHP Tommy Milone on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 1, with a mild left flexor strain.

Milone began feeling soreness after Friday's outing. That the Twins are calling the soreness mild is good news, but it's unclear how long the left-hander might be sidelined. Tyler Duffey will take Milone's spot in the rotation.